Unsurprisingly, many of Bristol’s fine eateries have adapted well to our new world of click-and-collect, delivery and takeaway food, demonstrating their adaptability and resilience. I’ve put together a list of some of the favourite food I’ve had in the last few months, and with Asian, Korean and Japanese cuisine featuring heavily, it’s safe to say … Continue reading 8 food favourites to take out in Bristol
Several months ago I was working in an engineering team where there were more people called Dave than there were women. 6 Daves and 3 women in a team of nearly 40! This stark realisation prompted me to think about the underlying issues and what I could do about it myself, as well as to … Continue reading A Woman in Engineering
In Autumn last year I researched places to visit in January for a little warmth and sunshine that didn’t require long haul flights, and Portugal seemed ideal for a weekend getaway. My boyfriend and I went for 4 nights at the end of January, which gave us 3 full days of exploring. Lisbon is a … Continue reading Long Weekend in Lisbon
In September 2019 my family and I were fortunate to return to the beautiful Caribbean island of St Lucia for a relaxing holiday. We stayed at the wonderful Anse Chastanet resort on the west side of the island, where we spent 8 nights. One of the most remarkable and distinguishing features of this hotel is … Continue reading St Lucia
During my time as a student in Bristol I always lived in the city centre, close to the university. So when I moved back to Bristol in January 2019 for a graduate job and began renting in Filton, Gloucester Road provided me with a whole new area to explore. On weekend mornings we’ve been working … Continue reading Best brunch spots on Gloucester Road
While it’s safe to say I haven’t written as regularly on here as I’d hoped, it provides a good opportunity for reflection. A lot has changed, and I would love to be able to reassure my past self that everything would work out. My last post was in January 2018, and things were feeling a … Continue reading Life Update 02: Dec 2019
Unmarked doors and no signs of life, small clues and vague directions - finding the entrance to a secret cocktail bar is only the beginning of their charm. My first experience of a secret bar was in Bristol a couple of years ago. I knew the rough location from word of mouth, but the only … Continue reading The Ins & Outs of Secret Bars
While a ‘year out’ following university was unplanned for me, it’s certainly given me time to thoroughly think about what I want to be doing and where I want to be. I had been counting on starting a graduate scheme as soon as I’d finished university, and despite coming very close to doing so on … Continue reading Life Update 01: Nov 2017
I'd been wanting to visit Edinburgh for a while, so when a family friend offered up a soon-to-be expiring voucher for a free hotel stay I jumped at the chance. I booked cheap weekday flights which cost just £42 per person to fly there and back. It was the first time I’d done a local … Continue reading Two Nights in Edinburgh
ALEXA ELIZABETH 